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Originally Posted by JR in Orlando
Just because people become obese, does not mean that they are not disabled, as with asthma. My position is that people who can walk, should walk: e.g. in Florida, a handicap parking sticker is only given to persons who cannot walk "200 feet" without resting because of certain medical conditions. F.S. 320.0848. This requires certification from a doctor.
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I may not live in Florida but I am 100% positive that if someone who is obese, be it because of a medical condition (seen or unseen) or because they ate themselve into their situation, can get a medical certification from a doctor stating that they can not walk 200 feet without resting. And thus obtaining their handicap parking sticker.
But to get back on the topic of the original post. Almost any passenger who has some mobility will try and make their way to the departure gate in order to make a connection if the carrier fails to provide a timely wheelchair. In no way does this minimize their need for assistance.